Italian lakes in winter instead of tourist hustle: the best hotels

By Tychyna TetianaDec 12, 2023 08:34 AMNews
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Italian lakes in winter instead of tourist hustle: the best hotels
Lefay Resort Hotel. Source: booking.com

In summer, the most popular tourist destinations in Italy are crowded with the largest possible number of travelers. Milan and Como are also leading places among them.

The Italian Lakes are a global tourist destination, with busy roads and six-figure room rates. But winter in this part of Italy is a time when locals are less stressed, due to the slowdown in the tourist season, according to a New York Post article.

It is emphasized that in the past, tourists needed to have their villas to visit the most fashionable centers of Italy in the off-season, as most hotels closed for the winter. Now, many remain open all winter thanks to the warming weather.

For example, the classic 150-year-old Villa d'Este stayed open for Christmas last year and will do so again for the first time since it celebrated its millennium in 1999. The Cape of Senses property on Lake Garda opened this summer and will be closed for only three weeks in winter for cleaning. The 18-room Vista Palazzo Lago di Como has also remained open 365 days a year since its debut five years ago.

In turn, the award-winning Passalacqua is not open this winter - but only because the owner is installing an indoor pool with the clear intention of operating year-round in the coming seasons. Moreover, in the summer, a room at Villa d'Este can cost you $2,700 per night, but in December, the same room will cost $850.

Italian lakes in winter instead of tourist hustle: the best hotels
Hotel Passalacqua. Source: Instagram.com/passalacqualakecomo

Tourists are reminded that there are three main lakes in the region worth visiting. The area is characterized by an extremely mild microclimate, usually about 10 degrees warmer than Milan, even in winter. Tourists come here for outdoor recreation focused on wellness.

Another notable property, Lefay Resort, is located in a luxury resort that is open all year round. It is situated on a hill with incredible water views. In winter, it offers rooms from $436, compared to $1090 in summer. For a holiday trip, tourists are offered to visit the artificial ice rink in Peschiera del Garda or the Santa Claus Grotto in Riva del Garda nearby.

Additionally, in Como, tourists are also offered hiking: the best route is an easy 5.5-mile walk up and down the coastal villages, starting in Colonna and heading north to Cadenabbia. Remember that the public boat network also doesn't close for the season, so you can sail around the lake all day for about $20.

Tourists are also advised to visit the classic Oh Bej! market in Castello Sforzesco. This season, a luxurious decorations department is open here. This serves as a reminder that nativity scenes were first shown in Naples. And if you want to spend the night, try Portrait Milano, in the fashion district, a former seminary that has been converted into a luxury hotel with 73 rooms.

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